Overview

Get the skills and confidence you need to bring order to your projects and deliver results faster with Google Agile Essentials. In under 10 hours, you’ll be able to focus on the most important tasks, break down projects into manageable steps, and use simple tools and documentation to keep your projects on track. You’ll practice your skills with real-world applications and earn a certificate from Google, ready to incorporate agile methodologies into any project.

Syllabus

Course 1: Foundations of Agile Project Management
Course 2: Implement the Scrum Framework
Course 3: Organize Projects and Measure Productivity with Scrum

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2 hours 30 minutes
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This course gives you an expansive overview of Agile project management. By the end, you’ll know Agile’s history, how it works, and how it's different from other approaches to project management. You’ll also learn the Agile Manifesto, including its 4 values and 12 principles. And you’ll even understand how to adopt and apply Agile in a VUCA environment. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Explain how Agile project management works and differentiate it from Waterfall methodology using real-world examples - Apply the four values and twelve principles of the Agile Manifesto to adopt an effective Agile mindset for project success - Compare popular Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, XP, and Lean to determine when to use each approach
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2 hours 21 minutes
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Learn to implement the complete Scrum framework from theory to practice. You'll apply the three pillars and five values of Scrum, understand the distinct roles and responsibilities of Scrum team members, and learn to build and manage effective product backlogs. This course covers essential Scrum artifacts including user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria, plus practical techniques for backlog refinement, effort estimation using story points, and prioritization methods that drive project success. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Implement the three pillars and five values of Scrum while distinguishing between Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team roles - Create and manage product backlogs by writing effective user stories, epics, and defining clear acceptance criteria - Perform backlog refinement using relative effort estimation techniques, story points, and prioritization methods for maximum project value
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2 hours 50 minutes
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Learn the five essential Scrum events and how to measure team productivity effectively. You'll practice planning and executing Sprints, conducting Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives that drive continuous improvement. This course teaches you to create detailed Sprint plans and backlogs, facilitate productive retrospectives, and use key Scrum tools including burndown charts, velocity tracking, and Kanban boards to visualize workflow and measure team performance for data-driven project decisions. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Organize and execute the five key Scrum events including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives - Create comprehensive Sprint plans and Sprint backlogs while facilitating effective retrospectives for continuous team improvement - Measure team productivity and visualize project progress using burndown charts, velocity tracking, and Kanban boards for data-driven insights